How To Get Rid of Dog Odor

August 3, 2011

Although we love our dogs, we don’t always love how they smell. If you know or calculate your canine companion has picked up some unpleasant odors, Louise Louis of http://www.ToyBreeds.com offers you some tips on how to restore a fragrant home (and dog).

1. Dry him completely after removing the bad odor.

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Many dogs love to swim in anything water is available. Use towels or a hair dryer on the lowest-heat setting until he’s totally dry.

How To Get Rid of Dog Odor

If you need more than water to get him clean, try Listerine or other brand of mouthwash. Put some on a washcloth and clean your dog’s coat, then rinse or shampoo off. If that isn’t working, add some baking soda to the mix.

2. Check for sticky objects in his coat.

Many dogs get feces or other smelly things stuck in their fur. Especially check his paws and nearby his anus. It’s a good idea to shave his hair in a circle nearby his anus to minimize that possibility.

3. If his breath is bad, give him Greenies.

These are one of the great dog products and ready in any pet store. If your dog is otherwise salutary and just has doggy breath, they’ll do the trick.

4. Bathe him usually especially if he spends much time outside.

Use a gentle shampoo made for dogs and wash him about every six weeks or so. Ensue with a nice conditioner or make your own using a microscopic baking soda in lukewarm water.

5. Make sure his diet isn’t the problem.

Feed him a balanced, selected dog food that smells good to you and make sure his dog food hasn’t spoiled or advanced mold. Dog food containers should indicate its expiration date. always check at the store before you buy it.

6. Check his ears.

Ear infections are a tasteless cause of bad smells. Make sure he doesn’t have any discharges, bad odors or strange colors or insects in his ears. Infections need to be treated by a vet right away.

7. Clean your home and his possessions.

Doggy odors can linger in carpets. You must use an enzyme cleaner like Nature’s Miracle if he has a potty accident.

To restore a nice smell in your home, sprinkle baking soda on the floor covering and leave overnight before vacuuming in the morning. Also you can use a microscopic baking soda with your laundry power when you wash his bedding and his clothing. Many habitancy like to put a microscopic white vinegar in the rinse water.